No Problem with College Student Gambling? Don't Bet on It

Presenters:

• J. Michael Faragher, Psy.D., CACIII, NCGCII/BACC, University of Denver
• Canzi Wang, M.A. M.Ed, University of Denver Counseling Psychology Doctoral Candidate
• Ronald J. Meyer, B.S., University of Denver Counseling Psychology Master's Candidate
• Allsion A. Rudersdorf, B.A. Psychology, University of Denver Counseling Psychology Master's Candidate
• Kathryn Z. Spaventa, B.A. Psychology, University of Denver Counseling Psychology Master's Program

About the topic

Recent years have seen a dramatic increase in the frequency and amount of gambling. This can be understood as a result of the increased availability and accessibility as well as a pervasive shift to accept gambling as an acceptable form form of entertainment. In the not too distant past only two states had some form of legalized gambling; now only two states don't have some form of legalized gambling. With this increase in gambling has been an increase in problems associated with gambling. Research suggests that among those who gamble, the greatest problems are associated with youth, adolescent and college age gambling rather than gambling among adults. This presentation will explore what is currently known about gambling among a college student population.